Recommendation LR.21

Recommendation Status: Expand

Work with and train landlords on prevention and diversion to help reduce eviction.

This recommendation help achieve the following

Applicable Geographic Scales

Countywide

Not Municipalities

Municipalities

Key Issues Addressed

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Sustainability Considerations

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Sub-geographies

Equity Considerations

Reduces housing discrimination and financial hardships through robust landlord training and tenant screening programs.

Keeping housing units occupied and well-maintained supports quality, safe living environments.

Related Planning Topic Areas

Countywide
Not Sub-geographies
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Complete Communities

Leading the Region

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Inclusive
Economies

Not Population Stagnation
Not Jobs-Skills Mismatch
Not Infrastructure Cost-burden
Greater Housing Diversity & Affordability
Social & Environmental Resilience
Not Open Space & Environment
Economic Development
Housing
Land Use & Development

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-10mil)

Partnership

Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council

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Timeline

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Supporting Partner(s)

  • HomeScreen (Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation)

  • St. Louis Apartment Association

  • County Housing

Project

Cost

Recommendation does not take form as a partnership.

High
($10+ mil)

Project, Partnership, or Policy

Policy

Medium-term
(5-10 Years)

Long-term
(10+ Years)

Potential Funding Sources

  • Community Development Block Grant

Project
Not Policy

Tracking Implementation

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Work on getting more landlords to participate in training program, including using incentives.

Tracking Success

  • Number of Evictions (Reduce)

If overperforming, what should we do?

Reduce training costs of program, such as offering the opportunity less frequently.

If underperforming, what should we do?

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